2018 SPARTAN K3

6 recalls — 0 complaints — 30 TSBs

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Defect Description

Shyft Group is recalling certain 2018-2022 K1, K2, K3, and K4 Spartan RV Chassis. The instrument cluster may intermittently go blank while the vehicle is in motion.

Consequence

A blank instrument cluster display may be missing critical information such as the vehicle's speed and warning lights, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Shyft Group will update the control module software, and reroute and secure the duct work, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 15, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-13.

2,727 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Shyft Group

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

Defect Description

Shyft Group is recalling certain 2017-2022 Spartan RV Chassis K2 and K3 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 25, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-11.

2,783 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Shyft Group

SERVICE BRAKES

Defect Description

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Gladiator, MetroStar, K2, K3, and K4 emergency response chassis cabs and motor home chassis. The brake relay valve may have an air flow restriction, which may result in an extended stopping distance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply... Read more

Consequence

An increase in stopping distance increases the risk of crash.

Remedy

Spartan will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected chassis, and Spartan dealers will inspect and replace the valves, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall ... Read more

92 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

Defect Description

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Spartan Specialty Vehicles K2 and K3 motorhome chassis. The tag axle tire may become damaged due to contact with the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) fill mounting bracket.

Consequence

The damaged tag axle tire may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Spartan has notified owners, and dealers will modify the DEF fill mounting bracket to give adequate clearance to the tag axle tire, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 1806.

102 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Defect Description

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2017-2018 K3 and K4 motor home chassis and Gladiator emergency response chassis cabs equipped with Cummins ISX 15L engines. These engines have a fuel pump whose drive gear could possibly slip on its drive shaft, causing a fuel pump function loss, re... Read more

Consequence

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Spartan will notify the final stage manufacturers that used these chassis or the vehicle purchaser, and Cummins dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began on July 12, 2017. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or Spartan customer service at 1-800... Read more

28 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

Defect Description

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Gladiator, 2016-2017 MetroStar, 2012-2018 K2, 2011-2018 K3, 2017-2018 K4, and 2011-2017 MM vehicles. The ball joints on the independent front suspension (IFS) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering.

Consequence

A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will remove, clean, apply thread locker, and reinstall the properly torqued ball joint, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Spartan's number for this recall is 17004.

2,783 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2018 SPARTAN K3

30 manufacturer communications from 17 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	6
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	6
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	3
020000 SUSPENSION	2
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	2
260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE	2
114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS	1
023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM	1

330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING

This service bulletin is about certain vehicles equipped with 92 inch or longer roof mounted light bars that could experience fracture of the light bar mounting brackets, as well as provides instructions to replace the light bar bracket wit

010000 STEERING

This service bulletin is about the power steering fluid level sensor could exhibit leaks where sensor seals against power steering reservoir and provides instructions on replacing current power steering level sensor with improved sensor des

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides a remedy for a loose drive belt on the engine in the event of premature wear.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Vehicles subject to this service bulletin may be equipped with an engine cooling fan drive belt that could be loose.

062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

Vehicles subject to this service bulletin may be equipped with an engine cooling fan drive belt that could be loose.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Vehicles subject to this service bulletin may be equipped with an engine cooling fan drive belt that could be loose.

260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

This is Wabco/ZF's document that provides instruction on how to reprogram the CMS radar.

260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

This service bulletin provides instructions on how to reduce the potential for perceived false positive activation of the Collision Mitigation System.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin applies to certain motor homes and has been issued to have the correct torque applied to certain fasteners at the rear suspension that is supplied by Reyco Granning,

020000 SUSPENSION

This service bulletin applies to certain motor homes and has been issued to have the correct torque applied to certain fasteners at the rear suspension that is supplied by Reyco Granning,

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The fuel level may intermittently show a dash on the LMC Panel. However it does not impact the fuel gauge.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin provides a solution if equipped with a Trimark Keyless system exhibits a no start condition when using the keyless system.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service bulletin provides a solution if equipped with a Trimark Keyless system exhibits a no start condition when using the keyless system.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service bulletin is an amendment to a previously submitted service bulletin, that applies to certain motorhome chassis, with additional parts segregated for the applicable models. The instructions in the document provide steps to insta

350000 EQUIPMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service bulletin provides a proactive solution for the self leveling system supplied by Hadley to prevent it from operating continuously even with the vehicle ignition in the off position.

199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

This service bulletin provides instruction on how to prevent the brief signal interruption in the tire pressure monitoring system.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service bulletin provides instructions on correcting a condition in which the air pressure readings may be reversed. (e.g. Secondary gauge reads Primary System, Primary gauge reads Secondary system.

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This service bulletin provides instructions on replacing the Diesel Exhaust Fluid Fill Tube support bracket in the event is damaged if identified when conducting recall 18V-384.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin provides instructions on replacing the Diesel Exhaust Fluid Fill Tube support bracket in the event is damaged if identified when conducting recall 18V-384.

080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

This service bulletin provides instructions on replacing the Diesel Exhaust Fluid Fill Tube support bracket in the event is damaged if identified when conducting recall 18V-384.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This service bulletin provides a solution to increase the distance between the diesel exhaust fluid fill mounting bracket and the tag axle tire.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin provides a solution to increase the distance between the diesel exhaust fluid fill mounting bracket and the tag axle tire.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides a solution to increase the distance between the diesel exhaust fluid fill mounting bracket and the tag axle tire.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service bulletin provides a solution to correct an issue with the gauge panel that may show warnings or messages inadvertently

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

This service bulletin provides the procedure for reprogramming of the gauge panel which may give false warnings. NOTE* the date and models in the document are incorrect and it is being revised. There will be a second release of this documen

114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

This service bulletin provides instruction on correct an incorrectly installed circuit breaker.

023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM

This service bulletin provides instructions on how to apply appropriate torque to rear suspension fasteners to resolve popping noises.

020000 SUSPENSION

This service bulletin provides instructions on how to apply appropriate torque to rear suspension fasteners to resolve popping noises.

SPARTAN K3 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the SPARTAN K3 across all model years (2004–2025).

121 Total Recalls

28 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

0 Reported Crashes

0 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

SPARTAN K3 — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2025	1	0	View
2024	2	1	View
2023	4	2	View
2022	7	0	View
2021	6	0	View
2020	5	0	View
2019	4	0	View
2018 (current)	6	0
2017	7	0	View
2016	5	0	View
2015	9	0	View
2014	7	0	View
2013	9	0	View
2012	8	2	View
2011	9	0	View
2010	7	1	View
2009	4	0	View
2008	6	0	View
2007	4	0	View
2006	4	0	View
2005	4	22	View
2004	3	0	View

Other SPARTAN Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
ADV	0	0	View
ADVANTAGE	0	0	View
AERIAL	0	0	View
ALPINE	0	0	View
ALTERED CHASSIS CABS	0	0	View
AMB	0	0	View
AP-GT	0	0	View
AP-ST	0	0	View